Morning, just got my first ever tub of protein. Do any of you guys use it ?

Saab_2015

I weigh 180 pounds so going to use this to help keep my protein levels up. Never used it before

evileen99

I mix some in my morning oatmeal.

martyqueen52

- Make whey shakes.... use milk or almond milk for a tastier / thicker shake, or just use water.

-Use a scoop of whey with 1 cup almond milk, 1 cup cold coffee, and some ice.... blend it and you have a coffee / whey shake (very good actually)

-1 scoop whey into your favorite greek yogurt

-Make protein cheesecakes, or mugcakes. Recipes can be found online.

arditarose

I put it in water if I know I'm not going to make my protein goal for the day. Shakes are fun but usually too high calorie for me.

monikker

That coffee shake sounds delicious, like a protein frappé

scaryg53

Iove putting my protein in an iced black coffee. I only do have a serving of mine though, 220 calories is a lot when you only eat 1200 a day.

cblue315

I mix mine in warm almond milk. Tastes like the greatest hot chocolate ever. And I get to drink one every day!

jgnatca

Pumpkin protein pancakes:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/video-jamie-eason-pumpkin-spice-pancakes.htm

Saab_2015

wow thanks guys for ideas will try them all but not on the same day

JenniferInCt

cblue315 wrote: »

I mix mine in warm almond milk. Tastes like the greatest hot chocolate ever. And I get to drink one every day!

Thats a great idea! Thanks

MisRka

Try it with a frozen banana!

Saab_2015

I found mfp telling me off for not eating enough calories as I excercised and had protein shake. I think I need to make sure I don't miss lunch today. Kept me full so far so good

Morgaen73

I usualy just mix mine with water but on Sunday mornings I make protein pancakes

gothomson

Yup I use it to supplement my protein intake, its not that high in calories for the protein you get from it. I just mix with water but I know others that use milk . Almond milk and some mix it in with plain yogurt. Its one of the few supplements I use - I'm not a fan of supplements but I did research on it and pretty much all of it came back with a positive for its use.

Marchmallow

I put mine in a green smoothie for breakfast:
1 banana
handful of frozen berries
2 handfuls spinach
1 scoop protein powder
200 ml water

Chuck in a blender, healthy breakfast smoothie

RodaRose

Saab_2015 wrote: »

I found mfp telling me off for not eating enough calories as I excercised and had protein shake. I think I need to make sure I don't miss lunch today. Kept me full so far so good

Well MFP and other apps usually over estimate the exercise calories.
Some people eat back only about half of the calories.
If you want to add calories to your day, eat nuts or peanut butter or sour cream or any oils --- put them in the shake with your protein powder and you are good.

monikker

Sour cream in your protein shake?!

Saab_2015

I'm getting the side effects of being on an Atkins Diet I think it's just getting use to it have started slowly but natural way was more expensive but better on the immune system I think anyway it's only been a two days lol

wfreeman301

I would save the shake for post workout. That's the ideal time for whey protein. Eat real food all other times

Saab_2015

wfreeman301 wrote: »

I would save the shake for post workout. That's the ideal time for whey protein. Eat real food all other times

thanks will give it a go

lynndot1

"Fruity smoothie": 1 cup mixed frozen berries, 1 scoop protein, a handful of spinach, milk or water, and peannut butter if I want the calories

"Frapp": 1 shot of espresso cooled down, 1 shot of milk, 1 scoop chocolate protein, 1 spoonful of peanut butter, ice ice ice, blend it up...frozen banana for a bonus if I have any

If you don't have an espresso machine but don't want too much liquid in your smoothies for coffee I suggest freezing a cup or two of coffee in an ice tray, and pop out as needed You get the ice + coffee in one go

I've tried adding it to oatmeal but I can't get it to blend out properly and usually get a chalky taste in some bites so, no thanks haha.

I've also heard you can bake it into things for extra protein (like into brownies and such) but never tried it.

elleykat

I do 12 oz coffee, 8 oz coconut milk, 2 scoops dutch chocolate protein powder, poured over ice - tastes just like an iced mocha from a fancy coffee place with less calories and waaaay more protein. Yummers.

s9foster

Pancakes: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/20-best-healthy-protein-pancake-recipes.html

fishgutzy

I just mix mine with water, shake it up and slam it down